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About Ilyce Glink

Ilyce Glink is an award-winning, nationally-syndicated columnist, best-selling author, and radio and television personality. She is the best-known consumer advocate for home buyers, sellers, and owners, and her content touches millions of readers, viewers, and listeners each week. She is the Founder/CEO of Best Money Moves, an employee benefit that companies provide that helps employees measure financial stress, then dials it down with a unique content mapping system. She is also the Founder/CEO of Think Glink Media, a digital content agency, and the Publisher of ThinkGlink.com. Listen to Ilyce on WGN Radio each week, follow her on Twitter, and sign up for the ThinkGlink free weekly newsletter, in the blue box at the bottom of this page.
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Connecting Borrowers With Private Lenders

By | June 27th, 2007|

Investment property owners who have tapped out traditional banks and mortgage lenders may be able to turn to alternate lenders. Prosper.com is a site that connects borrowers with private lenders. You post a "loan listing" which includes some of your personal financial information (you decide how much personal information to reveal) and what you're trying to do online and various lenders will bid for the right to do business with you. You can borrow up to $25,000.

Good Faith Estimate For New Construction

By | June 26th, 2007|

When you're buying new construction you'll have to make a down payment, or a good faith estimate to show that you're interested in the property. Developers set their own standards for down payments or good faith estimates. To get the best deal on new construction it's good to hire a buyer's agent so you don't go into negotiations unprepared.

NPR Listeners Respond To Today’s Show – Take 2

By | June 25th, 2007|

Here's another question from the show today: What do you know about the Coral Springs, Florida real estate market for sellers? I was in Coral Spring...

NPR Listeners Respond To Today’s Show

By | June 25th, 2007|

Hi Ilyce, I enjoyed your appearance on Talk of the Nation on NPR earlier today. Places like Florida, Calif and Mich are getting a lot of attention and...

Ilyce On NPR Today June 25, 2007

By | June 25th, 2007|

I just got off the air with Talk of the Nation on NPR. We were talking about whether now is a good time to buy. Dean Baker, an economist based in Was...

Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – June 24, 2007

By | June 24th, 2007|

Join Ilyce Glink as she discusses real estate, personal finance and consumer issues with her listeners.

Acquiring Property By Adverse Possession

By | June 24th, 2007|

A homeowner has been caring for the empty property next to his own for eight years. He is wondering if he has a claim to the property. It's possible to acquire property through adverse possession, but it requires a lot more than mowing the lawn and clearing snow.

Broker Gets Commission At Closing

By | June 23rd, 2007|

Real estate agents are often active real estate investors because they're in a position to see a great piece of property almost before anyone else. Agents will get their share of the commission at the closing, which is akin to a slight discount for the agent.

Elderly Parent Uncomfortable With Changes To His Home

By | June 22nd, 2007|

An elderly parent had his daughter's family move into his large home when he was ill. Now the daughter is making a lot of changes and he feels uncomfortable in his own home. The homeowner should begin charging rent and look over his will, powers of attorney and other estate matters.

Sellers Cite Down Payment Gift To Cancel Home Sale

By | June 20th, 2007|

When you're buying a home you have to come up with a down payment. Is it risky to use gift money as a down payment? In some cases, sellers may be wary of selling their home to someone whose down payment comes in the form of a gift. What recourse do the buyers have to close this sale?

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